Coming off their first bye week, the Cougars won’t get to ease back into action as they head to Oxford as heavy underdogs to face a top-five Rebels squad. What must happen for Washington State to have a shot at pulling a monumental upset?

Following the loss of Kyle Williams and several other receivers off last year’s squad, the Cougars have leaned more on their running backs and tight ends thus far through five games.

Backed by a stellar defensive performance without any turnovers by a balanced offense, the Cougars returned to winning form in Fort Collins, finding a formula that should play well deep into the season.

The Washington Huskies football team heads to Pullman on Saturday for the 117th Apple Cup against the Washington State Cougars. What are the keys for UW to bring the trophy back to Seattle, and who will win in the Big Ten this week?

Bad blood will be renewed in Pullman on Saturday with the Cougars hosting the Huskies in the latest installment of the Apple Cup as in-state bragging rights are once again on the line.

Trying to find positives in a 49-point loss always is a futile exercise and the Cougars will have to quickly lick their wounds after getting smashed by North Texas and hit the reset button with an Apple Cup rematch looming in Week 4.

Leaving Pullman for the first time this season, Washington State will see a familiar face on the sidelines leading a formidable North Texas squad in Week 3.

Continuing to play stifling defense against San Diego State, the offense came to play in Week 2 for Washington State, resulting in a thorough beatdown of their future Pac 12 foe to land a second straight win.

The Washington State Cougars survived a tougher-than-expected opener against Idaho to open the Jimmy Rogers era with a win, but they will need a far better effort on offense in all facets against a superior San Diego State squad.

The Cougars opened the Jimmy Rogers era with a victory, though it didn’t come as easily as many hoped against an FCS rival with the offense largely being punch-less in a tight 13-10 win over Idaho.

Seeking a ninth bowl appearance in 10 years with a new coaching staff in place, how will the Washington State Cougars in year one of the Jimmy Rogers era?

Looking to begin a new era in Pullman, the Cougars will bring back one of their longest running rivalries against the Idaho Vandals, aiming to get off to a fast start in the latest Battle of the Palouse.

Entering the first season of the Jimmy Rogers era, there’s plenty of uncertainty and intrigue revolving around the Washington State Cougars.

With the first depth chart released, it still is a complete mystery who will actually start for the Cougars when they face the Vandals on August 30.

Entering year one of the Jimmy Rogers era, the Washington State Cougars have been quite guarded when it comes to declaring starters. But they announced their first starter publicly on Wednesday and more clarity should be coming soon with the opener right around the corner.

Washington State has plenty of quality options under center as the Cougars remain coy on who will start at quarterback against Idaho.

With Keith Brown’s season-ending injury, it will be important for Anthony Palano to step up and take added reps at the MIKE linebacker position.

Along with several returning pass catchers such as Josh Meredith, the Cougars added some firepower to their receiving corps this spring, including an electric JUCO transfer.

Bringing several talented players with him from South Dakota State, new Washington State coach Jimmy Rogers will be counting on major contributions from seasoned vets at linebacker and in the secondary making the jump from the FCS level to Pullman.